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The Farmington HS Building Committee Financial Subcommittee reviewed 282 change orders totaling $4.6 million on March 13, 2026. An errors-and-omissions analysis found that 21 percent of high school ch
Jack Beckett·Mar 23, 2026
The Farmington WPCA approved the 2026-27 sewer budget at its March 11 public hearing — the close of a process the Mercury reported on in February. The residential rate is now $377 per year, a 3 percen
Jack Beckett·Mar 22, 2026
At the Farmington Bicycle Advisory Committee's March 11 meeting, the Director of Parks cleared the way for long-awaited wayfinding signs in the Highlands, the committee discussed a $5,000 state micro-
Jack Beckett·Mar 22, 2026
Frozen pipes, float drama, and a 3% sewer bump—Farmington’s WPCA keeps it classy. Thanks, Farmington Storage , for the Museum air. 🏛️💨
Jack Beckett·Feb 16, 2026
Farmington’s council opened 2026 with rules, a Wells Drive road dispute, a fund-balance target shift, and major votes on tech, lighting, and a police generator.
Jack Beckett·Jan 17, 2026
Farmington’s latest arrest logs feature shoplifting, warrants, and one very determined return trip to South Road—lovingly preserved in museum-grade air by Farmington Storage.
Jack Beckett·Dec 5, 2025
The Farmington HDC navigates the nuances of vinyl cladding, steel doors, and hewn crosses. From 14 Mountain Road to the crumbling silo at the Tint Barn, preservation remains a detailed art.
Jack Beckett·Nov 25, 2025
Civil engineer Joanne White presented 7 years of evidence demanding Wells Acres road reconstruction. Farmington Council then approved major contracts totaling over $773,000. Two-week deadline issued.
Jack Beckett·Oct 19, 2025
Farmington’s Bike Committee formed an e-bike subcommittee, prioritized bollard fixes and wayfinding, reviewed a state trails grant RFP, and set Safe Routes to School next steps. Meeting adjourned at 8
Jack Beckett·Oct 16, 2025
Farmington’s TPZ approved a 720 sf ADU, an accessibility-driven expansion on Robbin Road, and a new four-car garage with historic barn restoration on Mountain Spring. New hearings set for Nov. 12.
Jack Beckett·Oct 8, 2025
Farmington weighs an America 250 celebration with Avon: fireworks, music, food trucks, and history tents—plus a budget split and a field big enough to keep the fields, well, playable.
Jack Beckett·Sep 24, 2025
Farmington’s bike committee weighed e-bike speed limits, sidewalk rules, bollard fixes, and school safety programs as new state operation laws take effect Oct. 1, with a white paper and ordinance next
Jack Beckett·Sep 12, 2025
Cupola complete, windows at 80%, new ductwork approved, and contingency steady. Sept. 9 meeting canceled; Sept. 23 at 4:30 p.m. set—then a hard-hat tour. Elevator slips; budget doesn’t. Suggested
Jack Beckett·Aug 31, 2025
Farmington police arrested a 27-year-old East Hartford woman for shoplifting on South Road. Bond set at $5K. Innocent until proven guilty. Thanks, Farmington Storage 🙃
Jack Beckett·Aug 28, 2025
Farmington’s Sidewalk Committee weighs Meadow Road disputes while the 1928 Building Committee signs off on $1.9M in repairs, from cupola rot to ductwork fixes.
Jack Beckett·Aug 26, 2025
Farmington police arrest man for DUI and following too closely on Scott Swamp Road, August 14. Court date set for August 19.
Jack Beckett·Aug 15, 2025
Farmington’s Ad Hoc Sidewalk Committee debates surveying Meadow Road residents after a grant-funded sidewalk project prompts mixed responses.
Jack Beckett·Aug 6, 2025
July 16, Inland Wetlands Commission okays cemetery road shift, private garage, and Scout benches while Hill‑Stead’s historic walkway awaits a September site walk.
Jack Beckett·Jul 19, 2025
Farmington’s Bicycle Advisory Committee tackles development updates, e-bike rules, and school sidewalk planning, with help from new BOE liaison James Ratcliffe.
Jack Beckett·Jul 18, 2025
Always last… to breaking news. Domestic Peace Shattered—Again In an evening more dramatic than a town‑hall zoning meeting, Waterbury resident Mynequa Patricia Burnett (20) allegedly upgraded her Batte
Jack Beckett·Jul 17, 2025
Farmington’s finest collar two residents for joy‑riding and shoplifting, proving once again crime never sleeps—though it occasionally naps on South Road.
Jack Beckett·Jul 15, 2025
Highlands neighbors press for crosswalks as council green‑lights a $1 million Tunxis Mead overhaul and delays polling‑place changes. Parking, pizza, and carnival fireworks all share the dais. 🚧🎡
Jack Beckett·Jul 11, 2025
Farmington TPZ approved removal of an eroding fishing platform to build an accessible boardwalk, widening the driveway, and a blasting permit for a 3,600 sq ft home on Red Oak Hill Road.
Jack Beckett·Jul 9, 2025
Farmington’s Inland‑Wetlands Commission packed four approvals—parking overhaul, Scout bridge expansion, cemetery repaving, and a new garage—into one July 2 meeting, all while plotting two summer site
Jack Beckett·Jul 8, 2025
Capitol‑Hill Ping‑Pong, Explained ☕️ Washington dealt Connecticut a full deck this week. Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy issued statements on Iran strikes, airport grants, broadband funds
Jack Beckett·Jun 28, 2025
Cupola gossip hotter than July. The 1928 Building Committee gathered this week to measure progress on Farmington’s most visible construction project: the wholesale renovation of the old high‑school wi
Jack Beckett·Jun 28, 2025
Farmington High School Committee tackles punch lists, construction updates, and a superintendent search. Rusty virtual pledges included. 😅🏫
Jack Beckett·Jun 19, 2025
Opening Gavel 💧 The Water Pollution Control Authority convened on June 11, 2025 to approve minutes from the May 14 session—motion, second, unanimous “aye.” Full meeting video: watch on YouTube.
Jack Beckett·Jun 15, 2025
Council salutes students, educators, police, and clergy; adds historic homes, expands regional 911 service with Avon, and green‑lights $1.4 million in roadwork, while the town manager gets a new contr
Jack Beckett·Jun 13, 2025
Farmington’s ad-hoc Sidewalk Committee debated who pays for concrete, why 75 percent agreement matters, and when an F-graded path finally sees a jackhammer.
Jack Beckett·Jun 6, 2025
With 24 invoices paid and two design add-ons approved, Farmington’s school builders kept their $135 million program on schedule—and ordered four ADA parking spaces—before adjourning in 45 minutes.
Jack Beckett·May 24, 2025
From Rainfall to Runoff: 1,600 lbs Collected Democrats Out-Bag Republicans (Again) Farmington, CT — May 6, 2025The town’s annual Earth Day cleanup might have been dampened by rain, but it didn’t stop
Jack Beckett·May 9, 2025
Farmington’s sidewalk debate lays bare the legal, financial, and political cracks beneath the concrete.
Jack Beckett·Apr 30, 2025
Farmington’s TPZ meeting turns explosive 💥 as residents clash over blasting permits at 71 Eli Rd. Neighbors fear for wells, pools, sanity. Coffee required ☕️.
Jack Beckett·Apr 22, 2025
📋 Farmington’s April 7 meeting covered budgets, HVAC overhauls, sidewalk stats, police generators, and a town-wide spring trash blitz. Nothing says civic duty like manhole talk.
Jack Beckett·Apr 11, 2025
Farmington’s Bike Walk Committee debates fencing, Board of Ed representation, and signage. A closer look at their latest meeting. #Farmington #BikeWalk #Infrastructure
Jack Beckett·Mar 20, 2025
Farmington’s sewer rates remain unchanged for 2025-26, but infrastructure concerns loom large. Key upgrades and maintenance dominate public meeting discussion.
Jack Beckett·Mar 17, 2025
Food Trucks, Apartments, and the Great Farmington Sidewalk War Food trucks, apartment conversions, and—somehow—a heated debate over sidewalk materials dominated the latest Farmington Town Plan and Zon
Jack Beckett·Mar 12, 2025
🛠️ Farmington’s Conservation Commission greenlights sidewalks, debates sawmill amidst lively banter—complete with woolly adelgid drama. #FarmingtonCT
Jack Beckett·Mar 1, 2025
Farmington’s Water Pollution Control Authority reviews nitrogen removal efficiency, sewer fee miscalculations, pump station upgrades, and chemical cost savings. 💧🚰 Full report here.
Jack Beckett·Feb 24, 2025
Wetlands meeting in Farmington sees debate over a Wendy’s sewer project, tree removals, and conservation easement changes. What happens next? 🫀🌿
Jack Beckett·Feb 12, 2025
Sidewalk showdown! Farmington wrestles with who pays, who shovels, and what’s fair. Find out where your town stands—no slip-ups allowed.
Jack Beckett·Jan 31, 2025
🚶♀️Safer sidewalks, flashing beacons, and a flood fix—Farmington’s Meadow Road project is making big changes for pedestrians & drivers alike. Here’s everything you need to know.
Jack Beckett·Jan 29, 2025
🚧 Farmington reviews key wetland projects balancing infrastructure & conservation. A deep dive into Batterson Park upgrades & a sewer rescue mission. 🌊
Jack Beckett·Jan 25, 2025
Farmington Town Council covers soccer champs, budget planning, registrar compensation, Batterson Park updates, and sidewalk expansion. Details on all you need to know! 🌟
Jack Beckett·Jan 15, 2025
Farmington’s path forward: Safe Routes to School, sidewalk expansions, and new bike trails! 🚲🛤️ Get the latest updates and plans for a connected 2025! #FarmingtonMercury
Jack Beckett·Jan 10, 2025
Dive into Farmington’s latest police blotter—detailed arrests from Munson Road to Stop & Shop. A shoutout to Farmington Storage, where museum air meets your clutter.
Jack Beckett·Dec 16, 2024
Water Pollution Control Authority Meeting of October 9, 2024—featuring flows, block walls, and the mysterious Muffin Monster grinder. Thanks to Farmington Storage for keeping things in check! 🏗️
Jack Beckett·Oct 13, 2024
Farmington honors 50 years of firefighting service with a new hat! Town tackles waste bylaws & bike routes. Special thanks to Farmington Storage—for keeping things cool at 155 Scott Swamp Road (and no
Jack Beckett·Oct 12, 2024
Town debates over sidewalks, debt, and fire stations. Thanks to Farmington Storage for keeping it local (and storing our stuff 📦)! Grab your coffee ☕ and catch the highlights here!
Jack Beckett·Sep 25, 2024
